Welcome to Perham-Dent Public School District

We are a close-knit community in Otter Tail County, home to over 1,000 scenic lakes and streams. Our school district is proud of its commitment to excellence in education and its student achievement. The school has a long tradition of success in sports, academics, band awards, and high test scores.

Such commitment to excellence comes in part from Perham’s strong community spirit, where our citizens are proud of their youth and show great support for the district’s academic growth and athletics. We invite you to take a look around our website and learn why more than 3,000 residents are proud to call Perham home.

Our Schools

Perham-Dent Public School District is located on U.S. Highway 10 in the Lakes Country of North Central Minnesota, and situated about 70 miles east of Fargo, North Dakota. Within our district’s boundaries are four schools. High expectations are established for all students, where enrollment totals are just over 1,800. From our preschool programs through our wide array of high school programs, Perham-Dent schools offer a well-rounded curriculum for students. We offer educational opportunities where every student is guided and encouraged to reach his or her full potential.

Choose Our District

Perham-Dent Public School District is a small K-12 school system which prides itself on an individualized and personalized approach to educating its students. We believe all students can learn and, therefore, they deserve the best quality education we can give them each day in the classroom. We encourage critical thinking and try our best to instill a love of learning. We are confident we can ensure this outcome by building supportive, positive relationships in a culture of academic excellence. All of us – from teachers, custodians, cafeteria workers, administrators, maintenance crew, instructional aides, computer technicians, office personnel and all other staff – are a team focused on supporting the continued academic and personal growth of each student. We need one more very important part in our work and that partner is YOU. The success of our education system depends on our ability to continue building strong partnerships with businesses, families and community members. Working together, all of us have an important role in preparing our students for their future.